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Bitcoin Pioneer and First Bitcoin Recipient Hal Finney Passes Away

Bitcoin pioneer Hal Finney passed away this week. In memory, CoinDesk looks back at his life and legacy.

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What Makes Bitcoin Exchanges Tick?

Christoph Cronimund examines the inner workings of a digital currency exchange to find out what moves bitcoin’s price.

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Which Nation Will Lead South America's Bitcoin Revolution?

Prominent members of the South American bitcoin community assess which market is most likely become the region's cryptocurrency leader.

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Should Bitcoin Groups Be More Transparent?

The Israeli Bitcoin Association records its board meetings and publishes them online. Should other bitcoin groups follow suit?

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Bootstrapping a Bitcoin Startup Amid Argentina's Financial Uncertainty

SatoshiTango talks about the opportunities and challenges of operating a bitcoin startup in Argentina.

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BlockSign Utilises Block Chain to Verify Signed Contracts

BlockSign allows documents to be digitally signed online and preserves a verifiable record in the bitcoin block chain.

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Reeds Jewelers: Bitcoin Sales Impressive Online and In Store

CoinDesk speaks to Reeds Jewelers' Mitch Cahn to learn more about the company's experiences in accepting bitcoin payments.

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Leading Altcoin Developers Speak Out Against New York's BitLicense Proposal

CoinDesk speaks with several altcoin developers about the potential impact of the BitLicense framework.

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Acquisitions and Partnerships Fuel Bitcoin Mining Sector Expansion

The relative stability of the bitcoin price is prompting many companies to seek alternative ways of boosting their competitiveness.

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Bullion Dealer Drops Credit Card Payments After Bitcoin Success

Agora Commodities recently dropped credit card payments, favoring bitcoin as both an investment and means of value exchange.

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